TheConversationUS, 27 days ago Paid caregiving is one of the US’ fastest growing occupations, but with the low pay and terrible benefits, there’s a huge shortage of workers – and that’s bad for those who need care and the families that have to provide unpaid care, instead. But a new analysis finds that in Nebraska (and likely elsewhere) boosting wages return $1.40 for every $1.00 in additional tax dollars spent on it. https://theconversation.com/paying-caregivers-more-could-boost-nebraskas-economy-new-research-227646 #medicaid #workershortage #caregiving #longtermcare
Paid caregiving is one of the US’ fastest growing occupations, but with the low pay and terrible benefits, there’s a huge shortage of workers – and that’s bad for those who need care and the families that have to provide unpaid care, instead.
But a new analysis finds that in Nebraska (and likely elsewhere) boosting wages return $1.40 for every $1.00 in additional tax dollars spent on it. https://theconversation.com/paying-caregivers-more-could-boost-nebraskas-economy-new-research-227646 #medicaid #workershortage #caregiving #longtermcare
